OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Spring Valley, Washington DC?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Very low for Washington DC
Reported crime around the center of Spring Valley is lower than in 95% of areas in Washington DC, taking into account how many people are usually around. 6 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Spring Valley.
The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Washington DC |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Very low | lower than in 90% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Very low | lower than in 91% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 90% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Very low, lower than in 90% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Very low, lower than in 97% of areas.
What gets reported here
- Theft from vehicle: 3 (50%)
- Theft: 2 (33%)
- Vehicle theft: 1 (17%)
Around Spring Valley
The areas right next to it are all very low.
- Wesley Heights Very low
- American University Park Very low
- The Palisades Very low
- Foxhall Crescent Very low
- Tenleytown Low
- McLean Gardens Very low
- Cathedral Heights Very low
- North Cleveland Park Very low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within Washington DC. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: DC Metropolitan Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.